Colonization on the Little Colorado
The Joseph City Region
by George S. Tanner ; J. Morris Richards
ISBN: 0873581636
ISBN-13: 9780873581639
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Publisher: Northland Press
Published date: 1977
Edition: 1th edition
Pages: 200
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Colonization on the Little Colorado: The Joseph City Region
Tanner, George S.; Richards, J. Morris
Flagstaff: Northland Press, 1977. VG/VG, hc, 1st ed, book has light shelfwear, bookplate on front free endpaper, dj has slight yellowing around edges, light edgewear and rubbing; b&w photos, 200pp full subtitle: The dramatic chronicle of a major pioneer development in the American Southwest. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information)
Offered by The Book House - St. Louis (United States)
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Colonization on the Little Colorado: The Joseph City Region
Tanner, George S. And J. Morris Richards
Flagstaff: Northland Press, 1977. The dramatic chronicle of a major pioneer development in the American Southwest. 200 pp., 15 illustrations, jacket lightly sunned on spine. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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